Charles Schwab

Sr Identity & Access Governance (IGA) Engineer (Sailpoint)

Charles Schwab$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years in Identity & Access Management with a focus on Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise IGA platforms like SailPoint.
  • Proven delivery of large-scale IGA implementations and cloud migrations.
  • Strong programming skills in Java/J2EE, BeanShell, Python, and REST APIs.
  • Experience integrating IGA with LDAP/Active Directory and PAM tools.
  • Solid understanding of identity governance principles such as RBAC and least privilege.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Senior IGA Engineer, managing the design and implementation of enterprise IGA solutions.
  • Lead the delivery of IGA solutions supporting identity lifecycle management and policy enforcement.
  • Enhance risk detection and access recommendations through AI and analytics within IGA solutions.
  • Ensure identity controls protect AI systems and workloads accurately and audibly.
  • Act as a design partner to various IT teams for end-to-end identity and access solutions.
  • Develop complex integrations with applications and infrastructure using REST APIs and event messaging.
  • Produce technical documentation, standards, and mentorship for junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and educational advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Participation in Agile/Scrum methodology for project execution.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

In Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS), Office of CISO, we provide platforms, services, and security operations capabilities which enable the firm to produce successful client and shareholder outcomes securely and safely. Securing our IT assets, data, and access to applications is the core of who we are and what we do. We ensure only the appropriate entities have access to IT resources and that we adhere to best practices and standards to ensure a safe and compliant environment is maintained.

 

Identity and Access Management has an opening for a Security Engineer to deliver and manage large, complex Identity and Access Management programs in the area of Identity Governance & Administration. The individual will ensure adherence to policy and provide leadership to the implementation of leading-edge technology to position the organization for success – improving efficiency, increasing security posture, and supporting growth of the firm’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) Program.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as a Senior Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer, owning the design, implementation, automation, and operational maturity of enterprise IGA solutions across onprem and cloud environments.
  • Lead the delivery of IGA solutions (e.g., SailPoint and other enterprise cloud based IGA platforms), supporting identity lifecycle (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), access requests, certifications, and policy enforcement.
  • Drive IGA automation and AI readiness, leveraging workflow automation, eventdriven integrations, and analytics to reduce manual operations, improve access accuracy, and scale identity governance.
  • Leverage AI and advanced analytics within IGA solutions to enhance risk detection, access recommendations, certification efficiency, and entitlement rationalization.
  • Use IGA controls to protect AI systems and workloads, ensuring proper identity lifecycle governance, least privilege access, model/service ownership controls, and auditable access to AI platforms and data.
  • Act as a technical authority and design partner to Security Architecture, IAM Governance, Infrastructure, and Application teams to define endtoend identity and access solutions.
  • Design and implement complex integrations with applications, data platforms, AI services, and infrastructure using REST APIs, connectors, SCIM, flat files, and event messaging.
  • Develop and maintain custom IGA extensions including rules, workflows, transforms, and integrations using Java, BeanShell, Python, and scripting technologies.
  • Lead access model design and optimization, including RBAC/ABAC strategies, entitlement consolidation, token bloat reduction, and leastprivilege enforcement.
  • Provide senior technical leadership for IGA upgrades, cloud migrations, platform enhancements, and security remediation initiatives.
  • Partner with audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with security controls and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, SOC), proactively identifying and remediating gaps.
  • Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project Managers to deliver solutions through Agile / SAFe execution models from design through production.
  • Provide crossIAM support and guidance, collaborating with teams responsible for LDAP, Active Directory, SSO/federation, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools.
  • Produce and own technical architecture documentation, standards, and operational runbooks, and mentor junior engineers to raise overall team capability.
  • Contribute to the IAM and IGA strategy and roadmap, including futurestate capabilities for cloud identity, AIdriven governance, and integrated IAM platforms.

 

What you have

Required Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 6+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with strong depth in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
  • Handson experience with enterprise IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint or equivalent), including lifecycle management, access requests, certifications, and policy enforcement.
  • Proven experience delivering largescale IGA implementations, cloud migrations, upgrades, and complex customizations in enterprise environments.
  • Strong development and automation experience with Java/J2EE, BeanShell, Python, REST APIs, and scripting languages.
  • Experience integrating IGA solutions across LDAP/Active Directory, SSO/Federation platforms, cloud services, data platforms, and PAM tools.
  • Solid understanding of identity governance principles: RBAC/ABAC, SoD, least privilege, entitlement lifecycle management, and access certification frameworks.
  • Experience driving automation and AIenabled capabilities within IAM or security platforms (analytics, recommendation engines, workflow optimization).
  • Working knowledge of cloud identity architectures and standards (SCIM, OAuth2, OIDC, SAML).
  • Experience operating in Agile / SAFe environments, with proficiency in tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  • Strong ability to translate business, security, compliance, and AI platform requirements into scalable IGA technical solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Selfdirected, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Security or IAM certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SailPoint certification, or equivalent.
  • Experience integrating IGA with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
  • Exposure to governing access to AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, or automation services.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

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Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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